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Blueberries for Babies? Early Study Suggests Big Benefits

A clinical trial finds that introducing blueberries in infancy may support gut health, immunity and fewer allergy symptoms.

Blueberries for Babies? Early Study Suggests Big Benefits

Mediterranean Diet May Protect Your Gums

A King’s College London study links plant-rich eating with healthier mouths and lower inflammation.

Mediterranean Diet May Protect Your Gums

Eating More Plant Protein and Fiber May Benefit Moms and Babies

Mediterranean-style diets could help mothers recover after childbirth and lower infection risk in infants, new studies find.

Eating More Plant Protein and Fiber May Benefit Moms and Babies

Food Insecurity Linked to Greater Risk of Long COVID

New study suggests improving access to nutrition programs like SNAP could help ease the health burden of long COVID.

Food Insecurity Linked to Greater Risk of Long COVID

High Intake of Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Inflammation Marker

New U.S. study links heavy reliance on ultraprocessed foods to higher levels of C-reactive protein, while experts call for nuance in how we view processed foods in daily diets.

High Intake of Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Inflammation Marker

Healthy Diets in Childhood Linked to Lower Inflammation, Lifelong Benefits

A European study finds that kids who eat well, breathe clean air, spend time in natural spaces and have strong social ties show stronger immune regulation and lower inflammation.

Healthy Diets in Childhood Linked to Lower Inflammation, Lifelong Benefits

PFAS Chemicals Spread More Easily Than Previously Thought

New research finds that “forever chemicals” are more acidic than earlier studies suggested, helping explain why they persist in water and food.

PFAS Chemicals Spread More Easily Than Previously Thought

PFAS Filters Also Cut Other Toxins in Drinking Water

Advanced filtration can reduce cancer-causing byproducts, nitrates and heavy metals alongside PFAS, new research shows.

PFAS Filters Also Cut Other Toxins in Drinking Water

Why Labeling Breast Milk by Time of Day Could Help Babies Sleep

A Rutgers study finds that hormones in breast milk shift over 24 hours, suggesting babies may benefit when expressed milk is fed at the same time it was pumped.

Why Labeling Breast Milk by Time of Day Could Help Babies Sleep

Plant Nutrient Shows Promise for Boosting Cancer-Fighting Immunity

Zeaxanthin, found in vegetables like spinach and orange peppers, may strengthen T cells and improve cancer immunotherapy, but most evidence is still early-stage.

Plant Nutrient Shows Promise for Boosting Cancer-Fighting Immunity

Unhealthy Fats May Worsen a Severe Form of Childhood Asthma

A new study suggests certain fats in processed foods can fuel difficult-to-treat asthma, while healthier fats may help protect.

Unhealthy Fats May Worsen a Severe Form of Childhood Asthma

Omega-3s May Help Protect Women From Alzheimer’s

New research suggests differences in brain fat metabolism could explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease.

Omega-3s May Help Protect Women From Alzheimer’s

Red Meat Linked to Gut Microbiome Shifts in Animal Study

New research links red meat diets to gut microbiome shifts tied to inflammatory bowel disease, though findings are from animal studies.

Red Meat Linked to Gut Microbiome Shifts in Animal Study

Fasting May Affect People With Obesity Differently, Study Finds

A 48-hour fasting trial suggests metabolic and immune responses vary by body type, raising questions about one-size-fits-all diet advice.

Fasting May Affect People With Obesity Differently, Study Finds

New Discovery May Ease Food Allergy Disorder That Limits Diets

Researchers in Israel find a way to block a key trigger of eosinophilic esophagitis, which forces many patients onto restrictive eating plans.

New Discovery May Ease Food Allergy Disorder That Limits Diets

New Clues to Why Some People Face Life-Threatening Food Allergies

Mouse studies uncover a gut-based immune pathway that may explain why food-induced anaphylaxis hits some people harder and point toward a possible way to block it.

New Clues to Why Some People Face Life-Threatening Food Allergies

Could Your Diet Soda Be Sabotaging Cancer Treatment?

New research links sucralose, a common artificial sweetener, to gut changes that may weaken the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.

Could Your Diet Soda Be Sabotaging Cancer Treatment?

Think You’re Sensitive to Gluten? New Study Says Maybe Not

Many people with IBS say gluten triggers their symptoms, but a rigorous new trial suggests belief may play a bigger role than the bread.

Think You’re Sensitive to Gluten? New Study Says Maybe Not

How Sugary Drinks Disrupt Your Gut and Your Immune System

New research shows that sugar-sweetened drinks can alter gut bacteria behavior and immune signals, but cutting back may help reverse the effects.

How Sugary Drinks Disrupt Your Gut and Your Immune System

Heart-Healthy Habits Protect More Than Just Your Heart

A major review of nearly 500 studies shows these lifestyle choices support brain health, reduce chronic disease risk and improve quality of life.

Heart-Healthy Habits Protect More Than Just Your Heart

Study Ties Antibiotic Resistance to Diet, Gut Health and Mortality

A long-term study finds that fiber intake and gut bacteria may influence resistance levels and raise or lower the risk of death.

Study Ties Antibiotic Resistance to Diet, Gut Health and Mortality

Could Cutting One Amino Acid Help Skin Heal Faster?

New research finds that low levels of serine may signal stem cells to shift from hair growth to wound repair.

Could Cutting One Amino Acid Help Skin Heal Faster?

Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk of IBD

Large study finds people who eat more fruits and vegetables may be less likely to develop Crohn’s disease and colitis.

Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk of IBD

Bread Gets a Boost from Sunflower Seed Flour, Study Finds

Researchers in Brazil say a cheap, sustainable by-product of sunflower oil production can turn ordinary loaves into protein- and antioxidant-rich powerhouses, with a few tweaks to texture.

Bread Gets a Boost from Sunflower Seed Flour, Study Finds

Could Climate Change Be Draining the Nutrients from Our Food?

New research finds rising CO2 and heat may reduce antioxidants and minerals in leafy greens like spinach and kale — with ripple effects for human health.

Could Climate Change Be Draining the Nutrients from Our Food?
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